Now is the time to please call and email your state House representative in support of the Medicaid Autism Waiver bill, HB 184! If you need help finding your representative, please click here.
There are many other states that have medicaid autism waivers in place. An autism medicaid waiver bases eligibility for services on diagnosis, not income. As with other types of medicaid waivers, the federal government matches monies contributed by the state.
If passed, HB 184 would require a committee (comprised of autism professionals and parents, and medicaid professionals) to come up with how the waiver would be structured (i.e. early intense behavior therapy, respite, etc.). Their report would be submitted to Health and Human Services appropriations committee in September 2010 for approval and any further budget planning. There is NO fiscal note for HB 184.
Last year, even though Clay's Law didn't ultimately pass, our grass-roots lobbying effort caused heads to turn and a sense of urgency. Our unity and collaborative effort in the Utah autism community will cause positive change as we work together to let our voices be heard. Let's push forward and keep the momentum.
Best,
Leeann Whiffen
NEWS AND EVENTS:
*Autism Speaks Utah Walk meeting Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Sanderson Center 5709 S 1550 W in Taylorsville. Bring your friends and family - all those who would like to volunteer and show their support!
*Registration is now open for the Family Links 2010 Statewide Conference. Click here for more information.
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